Category: Defense

  • BSF Tripura’s Major Achievements: Countering Illegal Immigration & Drugs

    BSF Tripura’s Major Achievements: Countering Illegal Immigration & Drugs

    This year, the Border Security Force (BSF) in Tripura has caught a total of 675 illegal immigrants, which includes 55 Rohingya people from Myanmar. They also seized huge amounts of drugs: over 66,000 bottles of phensedyl cough syrup, more than 9,000 kg of ganja (a type of marijuana), and over 600,000 yaba tablets, which are dangerous drugs.

    From January 1 to November 30, the BSF has detained 55 Rohingyas, 620 people from Bangladesh, and 260 Indians during their operations. Their main job is to keep a close eye on the 856-km long border with Bangladesh.

    The BSF does a lot more than just guard the border. They fight against insurgency, protect the border’s safety, and stop cross-border crimes. They also work closely with local authorities and other security agencies to help keep the borders safe and maintain harmony with local communities.

    In July, a meeting was held in Shillong, Meghalaya, where the BSF and the Bangladesh Border Guard (BGB) talked about important issues to improve teamwork and support the people who live near the border.

    When there was unrest in Bangladesh recently, the BSF worked with the BGB and other agencies to help Indian students and workers return home safely, providing them with all the assistance they needed.

    During a program at the BSF headquarters in Shalbagan, Chief Minister Manik Saha praised the BSF for their hard work in protecting the international border. He also paid respect to the brave soldiers who lost their lives while serving and honored veterans of the 1971 war.

  • India and China Focus on Peaceful Border Relations

    India and China Focus on Peaceful Border Relations

    Last month, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Chinese President Xi Jinping to talk about keeping peace at their border. Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told Parliament that both leaders agreed that when issues arise, they should be handled properly to avoid any disturbance in the border areas.

    India and China have experienced serious tensions since 2020 due to a military standoff in the Ladakh region. However, after negotiations, they reached agreements on patrolling in two sensitive areas: Demchok and Depsang. Following this, Modi and Xi met during the Brics Summit in Kazan, Russia. Jaishankar noted that Modi welcomed the plans to fully disengage and resolve problems from the 2020 border situation.

    During their conversations, they emphasized the need to use dialogue and meetings at different levels to improve their relationship. Jaishankar also shared that he met with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Brazil, focusing on the future of India-China relations. They agreed to hold upcoming meetings between special representatives regarding the border issue, as well as restoring the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage, sharing data on rivers crossing borders, and improving flights and media exchanges between the countries.

    Jaishankar added that the Indian government keeps Parliament informed about significant progress and regularly addresses any border issues with China through established meetings and diplomatic channels. China’s Foreign Ministry recently stated that they are working closely with India to implement resolutions regarding border issues.

    In a separate matter, Jaishankar addressed violence against minority communities in Bangladesh. He mentioned incidents involving Hindus and attacks on religious places during the recent Durga Puja festival. The Indian government has expressed concern about these attacks, particularly a serious attack on a puja mandap in Dhaka. The Bangladeshi government has increased security measures to ensure peaceful celebrations during this festive time. Jaishankar highlighted that the responsibility for protecting all citizens, including minorities, belongs to the Bangladeshi government.

  • Widow of Pulwama Martyr Accuses In-Laws of Stealing Rs 5 Crore

    Widow of Pulwama Martyr Accuses In-Laws of Stealing Rs 5 Crore

    Nearly a year after demanding a government job for her brother-in-law, the widow of a Pulwama martyr has accused him and her other in-laws of stealing money from her. Manju Lamba, who lost her husband, Rohitash Lamba, in the Pulwama attack, filed a police report on Tuesday. She claims her in-laws took away Rs 5 crore, which was financial help given to her after her husband’s death.

    Manju, who was left to care for her two-month-old son alone after the attack on February 14, 2019, received support from the CRPF, the government, and charities. Manju says that from 2019 to 2022, her in-laws forced her to sign blank checks, allowing them to take all her money. She also claims they changed her bank account’s mobile number to one of their own, so she wouldn’t get alerts about any money taken out.

    A police official confirmed that they have registered her complaint and are now looking into the matter

  • India Tests K-4 Missile from New Submarine, Strengthening Defense

    India Tests K-4 Missile from New Submarine, Strengthening Defense

    India’s Awesome Missile Test from New Submarine.In an exciting update, India tested its new K-4 missile from the INS Arighaat submarine on Wednesday. This special submarine can carry nuclear missiles and has a range of 3,500 kilometers! This powerful test shows that India’s defenses are stronger, especially with China having a bigger navy.

    The K-4 missile was launched near Visakhapatnam in the Bay of Bengal. Before this, the K-4 had only been tested from platforms above water. India is now one of only six countries with submarines that can launch nuclear missiles, joining the ranks of the US, Russia, China, France, and the UK.

    The INS Arighaat, India’s second nuclear-powered submarine, joined the navy earlier this year. Its older sister, INS Arihant, can only carry shorter-range K-15 missiles, which can hit targets only 750 kilometers away. With K-4 missiles, INS Arighaat can strike much farther away, which helps India’s military strategy.

    India’s Nuclear Strength Explained Simply

    India’s nuclear power comes from three parts: missiles on land, planes in the air, and submarines in the sea. Right now, the sea part isn’t as strong, but with the new K-4 missiles, that’s about to change!

    India has many good land missiles, like Prithvi and Agni, and aircraft like Sukhoi-30 and Rafale that can drop nuclear bombs. But having strong submarines is important too because they are harder for enemies to find.

    These submarines play a key role in India’s ability to strike back if attacked since they can hide underwater and have a high chance of surviving any surprise attack. This provides a promise of “Mutual Assured Destruction” or MAD, which keeps nuclear risks in check.

    India is also building more submarines. The next one, called INS Aridhaman, will be even bigger and will carry more K-4 missiles. There are plans for submarines that can carry even more powerful missiles in the future.

    What About Other Countries?

    China has more advanced submarines that can travel even farther, making it a tough competitor for India. They have six submarines with long-range missiles called JL-3. The US has even more submarines with advanced abilities compared to India.

    As India builds and tests new submarines and missiles, it hopes to improve its strength against China’s expanding navy